Computer + equipment planning and replacement process

Creative Instructional Technology (CIT) budgets for, purchases, and maintains a suite of technology resources for labs and classrooms, intended to support core functions of classroom instruction. We have a multi-year refresh process for all technology resources. The funding for equipment refresh happens in the annual operational budgeting process and is subject to change based on budget priorities.

• Academic Lab and Classroom Computers: 5 years
• Printers and Scanners: 5 years or as necessary

Classroom AV Equipment:

• Projectors: 5 years
• Flat screen displays: 5+ years
• Control and Audio Systems: 5-10 years based on technology requirements

Projects are large initiatives that require significant new budget dollars and staffing resources to complete. Creative Instructional Technologies is focusing its resources on planned strategic projects, classroom and lab refresh (as listed above), and support service improvements. These kinds of projects require a good head-start to coordinate well, so we welcome any and all conversations around academic and pedagogical needs around technology.

Emergent needs or those that fall outside of the processes outlined above will be addressed on a case by case basis.